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Nuggets' Martin may not return by camp

Nuggets power forward Kenyon Martin underwent left knee surgery recently and probably will not be ready for training camp, according to an NBA source.

Martin is the team's defensive leader and also played some of his best offensive basketball last season before injuring his left knee late in the season. He returned for the postseason and averaged 10.0 points and 8.3 rebounds against the Jazz but was not at full strength.

It's unclear how long Martin's rehabilitation will take. Training camp usually begins in late September, but the Nuggets have not yet set their schedule.

Martin, 32, is entering the last season of his contract. He's due to make around $16.5 million. Though he is a key part of Denver's rotation, there is a possibility he could be traded to a team looking for cap space next summer.

Nuggets coach George Karl has said multiple times that the Nuggets are inquiring about adding a big man to the roster. Martin, Nene and Chris Andersen all dealt with injuries last spring. Andersen, a reserve center, is recovering from offseason knee surgery.

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